Line Mechanic – Alaskan Seafood Processing & Maintenance

Silver Bay Seafoods; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Silver Bay Seafoods in Alaska is seeking a Line Mechanic to maintain, repair, and install processing machinery at our high-volume facility. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and perform routine maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires welding, fabrication, and the ability to work safely around heavy equipment; occasional travel to other processing sites in Alaska may be required during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance and repair across multiple systems.
• Valid machinery certifications (forklift, expeditor truck, or flatbed truck) and valid driver’s license.
• Experience in Seafood or Manufacturing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install Iron Butcher and similar processing equipment to maximize recovery and quality.
• Rebuild pumps, motors, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Weld and fabricate aluminum and stainless steel as needed.
• Ensure safety compliance and report hazards to supervisor.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work as part of a team to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Welding and fabrication

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machinery certifications (forklift, expeditor truck, or flatbed truck)

Tools

Forklift certification

Expeditor/flatbed truck license

Job description

Silver Bay Seafoods in Alaska is seeking a Line Mechanic to maintain, repair, and install processing machinery at our high-volume facility. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and perform routine maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires welding, fabrication, and the ability to work safely around heavy equipment; occasional travel to other processing sites in Alaska may be required during peak seasons.